Measuring the drop(length)
What length of curtain will suit your windows? Do you want them to finish at the sill, below the sill or fall to the floor?
If you are using a curtain track:
To the sill: Measure from the top of the track to 1cm above the sill.
Below the sill: Measure from the top of the track to the required length below the sill (usually 15 - 20cm). If you have a radiator below your sill, measure to 3cm above the radiator.
To the floor: Measure from the top of the track to 1.5cm above the floor. This prevents the curtain dragging on the floor or becoming soiled or damaged.
If you want your curtains to drape on to the floor, add to this measurement how far you would like your curtains to drape.
If you are using a curtain pole:
To the sill: Measure from the underside of the pole ring to 1cm above the sill.
Below the sill: Measure from the underside of the pole ring to the required length below the sill (usually 15 - 20cm). If you have a radiator below your sill, measure to 3cm above the radiator.
To the floor: Measure from the underside of the pole ring to 1.5cm above the floor. This prevents the curtain dragging on the floor or becoming soiled or damaged.
If you want your curtains to drape on to the floor, add to this measurement how far you would like your curtains to drape.